Balk Question?

[sprivitor]

Thank you for the response.

I searched the web looking for some info on balks, and ran across Mike Scott doing a video on pick off moves.

YouTube - Pick off move to first base

about the 2 minute mark, as he illustrates his moves, his right foot jabs towards 3rd. Would this be considered a balk?

[bob jenkins]

Originally Posted by sprivitor

, his right foot jabs towards 3rd. Would this be considered a balk?

Didn't (can't) watch it, but in general the move as described is legal.

[Rich]

Originally Posted by sprivitor

Thank you for the response.

I searched the web looking for some info on balks, and ran across Mike Scott doing a video on pick off moves.

YouTube - Pick off move to first base

about the 2 minute mark, as he illustrates his moves, his right foot jabs towards 3rd. Would this be considered a balk?

No. The jab step is perfectly legal. This is an excellent video that demonstrates legal pickoff moves.

[UmpTTS43]

Originally Posted by sprivitor

Thank you for the response.

I searched the web looking for some info on balks, and ran across Mike Scott doing a video on pick off moves.

YouTube - Pick off move to first base

about the 2 minute mark, as he illustrates his moves, his right foot jabs towards 3rd. Would this be considered a balk?

I see nothing in his attempts that would be considered a balk.

[yawetag]

Originally Posted by sprivitor

I searched the web looking for some info on balks, and ran across Mike Scott doing a video on pick off moves.

YouTube - Pick off move to first base

1 second in: "THAT'S A BALK! You - second base!"

[umpjim]

Originally Posted by yawetag

1 second in: "THAT'S A BALK! You - second base!"

Are you talking about the transfer? If he just took the rubber I would consider it momentary adjustment and ignore it. After taking the sign it is a balk.